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Big Belly Solar

Value Not Disclosed 12/12/2019 Internet of Things Complete
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Transaction Details

  • On December 12, 2019, Big Belly Solar (“Bigbelly” or the “Company”), the global leader in smart waste solutions for public spaces, announced that it has partnered with McCarthy Capital Fund VI (“McCarthy Capital”) to recapitalize the Company and provide further cash investment to accelerate growth
  • The investment will support Bigbelly’s plans to expand its penetration of existing markets, including through its platform as a service subscription offering, while also developing exciting new market opportunities in both the private and public sectors
  • In addition, the investment will support new product development including expanding the system into a hosting platform for wireless communications technologies, including 4G LTE and the rapidly growing 5G infrastructure
  • Stephens Inc. served as exclusive financial advisor to BigBelly in the transaction

About the company

Bigbelly
Bigbelly (www.bigbelly.com) is the world leader in smart waste and recycling solutions for public spaces. Deployed across communities, campuses , and organizations in over 50 countries, the smart and connected Bigbelly waste & recycling system combines smart, solar-powered, compacting stations with a cloud-based management platform to optimize waste operations. Customers experience up to 80% collection reduction in addition\ to cleanliness, operational, economic, and environmental gains with Bigbelly

McCarthy Capital
McCarthy Partners Management, LLC is a registered investment advisor that conducts business as McCarthy Capital. McCarthy Capital, headquartered in Omaha, NE, is focused exclusively on lower middle-market companies. For more than 30 years, the McCarthy organization has been partnering with founders, families, and exceptional management teams to support the growth of their companies. More information about McCarthy Capital can be obtained at www.mccarthycapital.com

Source: Company Press Release
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